MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 5, 2021) — The East Moline Community Fund Committee has approved $17,050 in funding for 15 area non-profit organizations.

Chair Connie Dowsett shared “The East Moline Community Fund Committee is honored to support the excellent work of these local non-profits. As an endowment fund, we focus not only on helping those in-need today, but provide a permanent way to support the community through legacy giving.”

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 5, 2021) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational program entitled “Breast Cancer Art Project” for anyone impacted by cancer on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 6-7:30PM at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse located at 600 John Deere Road, Moline, Illinois, 61265.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 4, 2021) — Let's learn how to make some homemade Boba tea and talk books! All teens (ages 11-19) are invited to join Miss Amber Thursday, October 14, 4:30PM, at the Main Library (321 N Main St) for a chat about all the new books coming out this fall while we make homemade Boba tea using an Instant Pot.

STORM LAKE, IOWA (October 4, 2021) — Buena Vista University congratulates more than 100 students who graduated in the Summer of 2021. Local students who graduated include:

Melissa Blanchard of Davenport graduated with a master of education in teacher leadership, curriculum, and instruction (effective teaching and instructional leadership track).